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AJ02 VUB

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,904 mi
Last recorded155,904 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VUB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 155,904 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 155,805 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 150,950 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 150,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2017 146,367 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 142,354 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 142,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 133,705 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 127,743 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 127,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 122,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 116,732 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 116,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 111,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f inner trackrod has slight free play

Pass 27 Jan 2010 103,592 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 98,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 89,126 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 89,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,925 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 74,664 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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AJ02 VUB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ02 VUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ02 VUB registered?

AJ02 VUB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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